Paul Stirling joins Rohit Sharma in elite T20 World Cup list

COLOMBO: Ireland captain Paul Stirling achieved another milestone in his career after joining the list of players who have appeared in the most editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Stirling, 35, achieved the feat after taking the field during the ongoing Sri Lanka clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

The right-hander has appeared in every edition of the mega event since the 2009 World Cup, joining Bangladesh Shakib Al Hasan and former India captain Rohit Sharma.

Part of most editions of the men’s T20 World Cup

9 – Shakib Al Hasan
9 – Rohit Sharma
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8 – Mahmudullah
8 – David Warner
8 – Mohammad Nabi

It is worth mentioning that Stirling is also the most capped player in the T20Is with 162 matches. He surpassed Rohit Sharma’s tally of 159 matches during his side’s recent series against UAE before the T20 World Cup.

Most Capped Player in T20Is

1. Paul Stirling Ireland 162 matches (2009–2026)
2 Rohit Sharma India 159 matches (2007–2024)
3 George Dockrell Ireland 155 (2010–2026)
4 Mohammad Nabi Afghanistan 149 (2010–2026)
5 Jos Buttler England 148 (2011–2026)

Stirling is also the fifth-highest run getter in T20Is with 3,888 runs to his name, including a century and 24 fifties.

Most Runs in T20Is

Babar Azam (PAK): 140 matches, 4520 runs

Rohit Sharma (IND): 159 matches, 4231 runs

Virat Kohli (IND): 125 matches, 4188 runs

Jos Buttler (ENG): 148 matches, 3976 runs

Paul Stirling (IRE): 162 matches, 3888 runs

At the time of filing this story, Sri Lanka were 140-4 in 18 overs against Ireland.

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